Members Interests

Coventry History Centre

On 1st September 2008 Coventry History Centre opened in its new location in the refurbished and extended Herbert complex. The History Centre combines the Coventry Archives and the Local Studies Library in one location, enabling much better access to the wealth of historical information they can provide. The opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm. Closed Monday and Sunday. More information is available on their website at www.theherbert.org

Warwickshire's Past Unlocked

Warwickshire County Record Office has launched its online catalogue, Warwickshire's Past Unlocked, which describes many of their original archives. Charting over 900 years of Warwickshire's documentary past it provides an electronic signpost to these fascinating documents.
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/archivesunlocked

Coventry-based Research

Jane Hewitt, a member of this Society, has a website offering research services based especially on Coventry. Her site includes a list of Coventry Blitz Victims, old occupation definitions, Local Home Guard Photos and memorabilia.

Family Tree Portraits

A new Coventry-based business producing quality framed family tree portraits from your photos.
Also has a new 'Archive of Faces' where you can upload and search photos of people.www.familytreeportraits.com

Order your certificates On-Line

It is now possible to order birth, marriage and death certificates
on-line if you know the full GRO reference. Full details of the service
can be found on their website at www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificate